If AlexZverev wins the Australian Open, he'll donate 'every cent' of the millions in prize money to the bushfire relief efforts. (via CNBCMakeIt)
After 22-year-old tennis star Alexander Zverev won his first round match at the Australian Open last Tuesday, he pledged to donate $10,000 for every match he wins at the tournament to help victims of the"I know I'm not the favorite to win this event," the No. 7 seed told the crowd in his post-match interview, "but if I win this event, I'll donate every single cent to the bushfires.
A week later, after dismantling former champion Stan Wawrinka in the quarterfinals, Zverev is through to his first ever Grand Slam semifinal. It was his fifth win of the tournament, meaning his donations are up to $50,000. He's two wins away from capturing the title — and a check for, the amount awarded to both the male and female champions this year.
"I think that the $4 million will be in much better use in hands that know what to do with it, and know how to help others," . "Obviously $4 million is a lot of money. … I just think we, as the fortunate people, should try to help in any way possible."
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